Human Geography

Students are introduced to the concept of human geography, including the sub-branches of economics, population, medicine, military, politics, and transportation. Then they explore the history of world population growth, recognizing specific milestones and impacts on Earth. Finally, students work in pairs to do additional research on some of these milestones. They present their findings to the class.

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Overview

In this experience, students are introduced to the concept of human geography, including the sub-branches of economics, population, medicine, military, politics, and transportation. Then they explore the history of world population growth, recognizing specific milestones and impacts on Earth. Finally, students work in pairs to do additional research on some of these milestones. They present their findings to the class.

In scene 4, students will work in small groups.

Estimated duration: 45-60 minutes

Vocabulary Words:

human geography: the study of how people, cultures, economies, and communities shape places and are shaped by them.
population: the number of people living in a place.
population density: the number of people living in a certain amount of space, such as a square mile or square kilometer.
migration: the movement of people from one place to another to live or work.
culture: the shared beliefs, customs, language, traditions, arts, and ways of life of a group of people.
urbanization: the growth of cities as more people live and work in urban areas.
economic sector: a part of an economy grouped by the kind of work people do or products they make.
carrying capacity: the largest number of people or living things an environment can support with its available resources.

Objectives:

Define human geography
Identify world population distribution and growth

people standing in the shape of the continents

It’s almost impossible to think of the world without thinking of the many people in it—including yourself! In this experience, you’ll learn more about the human world and its influence on the planet.

Objectives:

Define human geography
Identify world population distribution and growth

To begin, watch this video up to minute 1:40

100 People: A World Portrait Video Introduction

What was the most interesting fact you learned in the video?

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As a group, discuss some of the interesting facts that students learned from the video. Ask students why they were surprised by some of the information. Then invite them to frame questions that will help them as they move into the study of human geography. What do they want to learn? How might they learn it?

When everyone is ready to continue, unlock the next scene.